501st Legion

501st Legion, which began in the first historic battle of the Clone War. The Superme Chancellor Palpatine took special interest in the success record of the 501st.

In the Clone War, the Legion was split into special mission groups to support other clone missions. Those stationed on Coruscant were put under the command of Darth Vader and sent on the grim mission to attack the Jedi Temple.

With the rise of the New Order, there were some worlds that objected to the sweeping policy changes enacted by Palpatine. These worlds were soon brought in line. The 501st transitioned from clone trooper ranks to stromtrooper ranks as the Empire consolidated its power.

The 501st were dispatched to Naboo, to eliminate Queen Apailana and her opposition to the Empire's directives. It was the first time the 501st was called upon to "adjust" a planet's government, but it wouldn't be the last. Within months, the 501st gained a well-deserved reputation as "Vader's Fist."

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